There is a "Mosque Tour" in Russian
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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When Soviet times, religious life in Russia was muzzled. But now the Russian government frees people to religion, including Islam. Do not believe? Just come to the City of Kazan!
Republic of Tatarstan is the ideal destination to look at religious life in Russia. Autonomous area of 67 836 km2 area is inhabited by 3.8 million people. 53.3 Percent of people embraced Islam, while 46% are Orthodox Christians embrace. In Kazan the capital of the republic, the population of about 1.1 million inhabitants. The majority embraced Orthodox Christianity.
In Tatarstan, there are two dominant ethnic groups are Tatar and Russian, with balanced proportions. Official language of the high-growth areas are Tatar and Russian.
Tatar tribes formed in the Middle Volga region, has a line of ancestors ancient Bulgar grandmother. 9-10 century AD they established one of the first countries in Eastern Europe is Volga Bulgaria, which now became Tatarstan. In the modern age, the Tatars became the second largest tribe in the Russian Federation.
How Islam grew in this region? The story in the year 922 AD the king of the Volga-Bulgar called Amush, seeking military support. He then invited the ambassador from Baghdad and officially declares Islam as the official religion of the Volga Bulgars. Islamic culture opens the door to the Arab-Islamic world Bulgar tribes, who previously was a pagan.
In the 12th century, this country has a number of cities including Kazan. This country prosper and live from trade, industrial metals, agriculture, farming, printing, and so on. In the years 1222-1236 the country-shatters destroyed by Tatar-Mongol army led by Genghis Khan's grandson later, Khan Baty.
Population and then migrated into the formidable city in the northern part, including Kazan. However, in 1240 after two wars ongoing, fully Bulgaria became part of the Golden Horde (Mongol empire). But after the fall of the Golden Horde, Kazan was born royal (Kazan Khanate).
Orthodox Christians grow in Kazan after the conquest of the kingdom of Kazan (Kazan Khanate) by the King of Russia, Tsar Ivan IV or Ivan the Terrible in 1552.
With such a long history, both religious relic looks particularly noticeable in Kazan and Tatarstan in general. For example, mosques and churches with beautiful architecture. Well, this is fun for tourists.
As the most northern capital of the Muslim world, Kazan is a city that tried to defend the moral principles of Islamic law and show off to the world the spirit of tolerance. Every year, Kazan Muslim Film Festival held followed by filmmakers from around the world.
As for Orthodox Christians, Kazan is the most important figure of the Virgin Mary related. With infrastructure improvements, in the future will be the center of Kazan major Christian pilgrimage like Lourdes in France.
Religious differences did not interfere with the harmony of Kazan. Harmony it can also be seen in the Kremlin administration center that also serves as a fortress in Kazan. Kazan Kremlin surrounded by a white wall, in contrast with the Kremlin in Moscow surrounded by red walls.
Complex in the Kremlin, Kul Sharif Mosque stands majestically with 4 towers 57 meters tall and Annunciation Cathedral, relics of the 16th century. Both places of worship adjacent stands.
Kul Sharif mosque is the name of the priests who are also fighters Kazan in the 16th century. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the ruins of the mosque where he led prayers rebuilt. Some call the mosque was oriented to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.
Kul Sharif Mosque was built back in 1995 after the fall of the Soviet Union. The mosque is not just a place of worship, but also a place of cultural, educational and warning center (memorial). Muslim travelers who first witnessed this mosque chuckle admire its beauty. Many of them are also touched by worship there.
Meanwhile, the Annunciation Cathedral was built on October 4, 1552, to mark the arrival of the imperial Ivan IV in Kazan. In the modern age, the church was experiencing restoration. Celebration of the inauguration of the church after the restoration is done again on July 21, 2005 royally.
In addition to the two buildings, the Kazan Kremlin which has an area of 13 acres and surrounded by a white wall 1,800 meters, has a magnificent historic buildings and others. For example Spasskaya Tower, the National Museum of Fine Arts 'Khazina', the office of President of Tatarstan, Syuyumbike Tower, mesoleum, and much more.
detikTravel visited the Kazan Kremlin in mid-May 2013 at the invitation of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Tatarstan. Down the Kazan Kremlin seemed tireless as the beautiful landscape along the eye could see. From the height of the Kremlin, we are also able to see the sights of Kazan wide river that passed freely. Cool air was refreshing.
The Kremlin is also decorated with wide streets on foot is comfortable, colorful flowers and benches for a short break. Many young couples holding hands while chatting up the Kremlin. What a romantic!
In 2000, Kazan Kremlin in the list of UNESCO as a world cultural and natural heritage. Kazan Kremlin is now a favorite tourist destination in Tatarstan. Here we can enjoy the history that was established since century BC as well as the architectural beauty of the buildings are scattered.
Ready to walk into the Kazan Kremlin? How easy, Kazan can be achieved through cost-Jakarta-Dubai Kazan. Travelers can also reach Kazan from Moscow, just 1.5 hour flight.
source : http://travel.detik.com
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